Bleach: New Generation

Chapter 34: Training Arc, Well Rested

Kazui's POV:

Before I could even try to walk back to Ichika and Lieutenant Hisagi, I instantly fell face first onto the dirt. I guess I was so absorbed in the fight that I didn't notice how exhausted I had been. So, my legs gave out and here we are now.

The two rushed towards me and wrapped my arms around their shoulders, carrying me to a resting place. I then heard a voice running towards us.

"Yeah dad, so I got the...huh? Kazui? You look alive, conscious and...well... better than last time", Kaito huffed as he arrived with a bag full of medicine.

"Yep, and I sorta won", I coughed as I was propped up next to a tree.

Kaito threw me a bottle of medicine and I caught it. The medicine bottle was made of glass, with green liquid inside. Without another thought, I popped the lid and drank it. That was my big mistake. I had never really been given any medicine in my time in the Seireitei, so I didn't know what it tasted like. But just like in the World of the Living, the medicine tasted horrible.

I choked and coughed up the liquid and held my throat. When Ichika noticed this, she sighed before smacking the living daylights out of me. Some of the liquid splattered onto the ground while the bottle I used to hold was now cracked into shards.

"Ouch! What the heck was that for, Ichika?!"

"You dummy, why didn't you ask how to drink this? One drop is enough for you to get your butt back to Squad 4", grumbled Ichika, "What am I gonna do with you?"

"Taking me to Squad 4 will be enough, thanks"

"YOU LITTLE-"

Lieutenant Hisagi got in between us and raised his hands, "Now now, no arguments here. Kazui does need to get into the Squad 4 barracks before anything so that we can confirm that he'll be okay"

Of course, the older Soul Reaper was right. I might have some long-lasting effects from the Kenpachi battle. Man, I really tired myself out there. My legs, arms, basically every part of my body is aching with pain and exhaustion. A nice soft bed will do the trick if I want to recover, just like all the other times I've been beaten up.

I was thinking about going to the Squad 4 barracks with Ichika and Kaito, but I had a realization.

"What happened to Kensei?"

Shuhei sighed and shrugged his shoulders, "I saw him get up and grumble off to who knows where. I guess he's embarrassed that he'd been beaten by a 17-year-old rookie"

To be fair, nobody would want to be beaten by someone younger than them. Also noting that Soul Reapers like him lived over hundreds of years. I feel kinda bad about slamming his face onto the floor.

"Alright. Tell him I said thanks"

"Sure will"

Kaito and Ichika helped me up to walk all the way to Squad 4 barracks. The trip was slow because of their handicap, A.K.A me. Kaito was busy asking me about how the battle went, what strategies I used, and any other details I noticed about fighting Kenpachi. Meanwhile, Ichika walked along beside me, whistling a random song and not paying attention to our conversation. I liked being like this. Not almost crippled but having a casual conversation and a walk between friends.

Ichika finally groaned and said, "You up for Flash Stepping?"

Seemed like she was a little impatient about walking so slow. I felt bad about that, and the cute pouty expression she was showing finally made me come to my decision.

"Yeah, just be careful not to drop me"

We all finally arrived at the Squad 4 barracks. The two put me down onto one of the hospital beds and leaned against a wall.

"Jeez, that took way longer than it should have been"

"I guess so Abarai-san, but at least Kazui's all comfortable now"

I lie in my bed and sigh in satisfaction. The softness of the cotton material and blankets enveloped me in warmth, making me relaxed. I felt so content and relaxed. I don't ever wanna leave this bed anymore. But I also can't forget about training with the captains. I guess a little more recovery wasn't that bad. I mean, I've done this a few times already.

"Well, I guess you two need to be somewhere else?", the two looked at me as I broke the silence.

"Yep. As Soul Reapers we also have some training to do. Its not as flashy as your captain training, but I will get on par with you, no, I will beat you", Ichika challenged me with a confident smile.

Kaito on the other hand laughed, "I can't promise that as well, but I'll keep up my training so that I can at least be equal with you, Kazui"

"Well, I hope you guys get better, and stronger. Good luck"

Ichika and Kaito waved goodbye, exiting my room as soon as I also wished them goodbye. While I recovered, they wanted to also become stronger as Soul Reapers themselves. I really admire that trait about them, and hope they continue to succeed.

But no more, I need to get some shut eye and relax. My training time will be on temporary hold for at least a couple of days.

Well, goodnight, Soul Society. I'll see you soon.